Alston Ridge Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cary, North Carolina 27519 · Wake County Schools
#63 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#4877 of 15,369 nationally
About Alston Ridge Middle
Alston Ridge Middle is a public middle located in Cary, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,494 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 63rd of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,494.
There are 31 schools in Cary; Alston Ridge Middle ranks 22nd of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alston Ridge Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Alston Ridge Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alston Ridge Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
917 students · 696 m away
Hortons Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students · 1.5 km away
Lyons Farm Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students · 2.7 km away
Panther Creek High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,609 students · 3.0 km away
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 4.0 km away
Parkside Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students · 4.1 km away
Mills Park Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,632 students · 4.8 km away
Mills Park Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students · 5.0 km away
Kestrel Heights School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students · 5.0 km away
Research Triangle High School
Durham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
572 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Porter Ridge Middle School
Indian Trail · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,447 students
Community House Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,425 students
Apex Friendship Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,412 students
Harris Road Middle
Concord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,368 students
Mills Park Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,632 students
Jay M. Robinson Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,333 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alston Ridge Middle a good school?
Alston Ridge Middle has a Success Index (US) of 62.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #63 of 469 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alston Ridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Alston Ridge Middle ranks #63 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #4877 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alston Ridge Middle?
Alston Ridge Middle had 1,494 students in 2025.
Is Alston Ridge Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Alston Ridge Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alston Ridge Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alston Ridge Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.